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Health & Safety guide
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions . Keep them nearby for future reference .
These instructions and the appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be observed at all
times . The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls .
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept
away from the appliance . Young children (3-8 years)
should be kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised . Children from 8 years old
and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge can use this appliance only if they
are supervised or have been given instructions on
safe use and understand the hazards involved .
Children must not play with the appliance . Cleaning
and user maintenance must not be carried out by
children without supervision .
Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step .
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external switching device,
such as a timer, or separate remote controlled system .
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in
shops, offices and other working environments; farm
houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast
and other residential environments .
Do not load the machine above the maximum
capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated in the programme
table .
This appliance is not for professional use . Do not
use the appliance outdoors .
Do not use any solvents (e .g . turpentine, benzene),
detergents containing solvents, scouring powder,
glass or general purpose cleaners, or flammable
fluids; do not machine wash fabrics that have been
treated with solvents or flammable liquids .
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons - risk of injury . Use protective
gloves to unpack and install - risk of cuts .
If you want to stack a dryer on top of your washing
machine, first contact our After-Sales Service or your
specialist dealer to verify whether this is possible .
This is only possible if the dryer is attached to the
washing machine by means of appropriate stacking
kit available through our After- Sales Service or your
specialist dealer .
Move the appliance without lifting it by the
worktop or top lid .
Installation, including water supply (if any) and
electrical connections and repairs must be carried
out by a qualified technician . Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in
the user manual . Keep children away from the
installation site . After unpacking the appliance,
make sure that it has not been damaged during
transport . In the event of problems, contact the
dealer or your nearest After-sales Service . Once
installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts
etc .) must be stored out of reach of children - risk of
suffocation . The appliance must be disconnected
from the power supply before any installation
operation - risk of electric shock . During installation,
make sure the appliance does not damage the
power cable - risk of fire or electric shock . Only
activate the appliance when the installation has
been completed .
Do not install your appliance where it may be
exposed to extreme conditions, such as: poor
ventilation, temperatures below 5 °C or above 35 °C .
When installing the appliance make sure that the
four feet are stable and resting on the floor, adjusting
them as required, and check that the appliance is
perfectly to level using a spirit level .
If the appliance is being installed on wood or
“floating” floors (certain parquet and laminate
materials), secure a 60 x 60 x 3 cm (at least) sheet of
plywood to the floor then place the appliance on
top of this .
Connect the water inlet hose(s) to the water
supply in accordance with the regulations of your
local water company .
For cold fill only models: do not connect to the
hot water supply .
For models with hot fill: the hot water inlet
temperature must not exceed 60 °C .
The washing machine is fitted with transport
bolts to prevent any possible damage to the interior
during transport . Before using the machine, it is
imperative that the transport bolts are removed .
After their removal, cover the openings with the 4
enclosed plastic caps .
After installation of the device, wait a few hours
before starting it so that it acclimates to the
environmental conditions of the room .
Make sure that the ventilation openings in the
base of your washing machine (if available on your
model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other
material .
